Lead Solutions Architect

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Full Time Washington, DC, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Softtek Government Solutions is a mid-size firm that makes an enormous impact! We are strong and growing. Our team members are everywhere – from employing App Dev solutions for various agency missions and developing AI/ML capabilities, to advising commercial entities operating in a COVID-19 environment and deploying to the scenes of large-scale disasters and public health crises

Softtek Government Solutions is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to join our federal technology services consulting practice. This is a hands-on senior technologist role that works collaboratively with other technical leaders in the organization to design and develop technical solutions for custom software development projects. You should have full-stack development experience. You will interface with senior IT SMEs to collaboratively design large-scale IT application solutions using sound architectural approaches.

You will lead through expertise and sound decision-making that considers benefits, risks, and technical dependencies. You will optimize development team techniques and practices through continuous improvement. You should have enthusiasm for driving teams to deliver high-quality software. Prior experience working with Federal government customers is required.

• Lead the development of technology solutions in a variety of technologies
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team composed of software developers
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand mission objectives and refine requirements.
• Guide the team through ambiguity to gain clarity on requirements & acceptance criteria.
• Plan and coordinate software releases with appropriate stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively and build consensus for technical approaches and solutions
• Apply sound application architecture and programming practices

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (or commensurate experience)

• 10+ years of experience leading software development projects/programs
• Prior Federal/Gov Con experience required
• Hands on experience programming full stack applications with the following technology stack:
• Front End:
  Type Script, JS, CSS, HTML, Figma, Angular, Material, Node, NPM, Jasmine, Karma, Github Code spaces, VS Code, Git, Playwright, JIRA
• Very high level of verbal language proficiency
• Preference given to Big 4 consulting experience in Federal government sector
• Ability to convincingly explain the rationale for technology decisions
• Experience working with project management tools (JIRA, Azure Dev Ops, Project)
• Full-time employees (no 1099 or Corp-to-Corp)
• Willing to work On-site (Washington, DC)

• Preference given to candidates with a Top-Secret clearance (active or recently active)
• Must be able to pass background screening and re-investigation
• Must be able to work in a SCIF

Softtek Government Solutions is a professional services firm focused on addressing our nation’s most complex threats and challenges. As a mid-size business, we’re committed to supporting our clients’ missions with services delivered by our diverse and experienced staff. With expertise in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and public health, our experience base spans federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector entities.

Softtek Government Solutions encourages collaborative communication and ongoing learning. Some of our benefits include:

• Extensive training programs
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Generous paid time off and much more!

Softtek Government Solutions
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)